What Is MOAT? VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
MOAT is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, an ETF that tracks a broad US large-cap equity index at a 0.46% expense ratio. MOAT tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. It launched in 2012. The distribution yield is about 1.35%. At 0.46% it costs more than the typical large blend fund, nearer 0.15%. The ten largest positions are roughly 25% of assets, with MAS the biggest at 2.9%.
MOAT is issued by VanEck and tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. It charges a 0.46% expense ratio, holds approximately $11.6B in assets under management, yields about 1.35%, and launched in 2012.
What is MOAT?
MOAT is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, an ETF that tracks a broad US large-cap equity index at a 0.46% expense ratio. MOAT tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. It launched in 2012. The distribution yield is about 1.35%. At 0.46% it costs more than the typical large blend fund, nearer 0.15%. The ten largest positions are roughly 25% of assets, with MAS the biggest at 2.9%.
MOAT is issued by VanEck and tracks a broad US large-cap equity index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does MOAT hold?
MOAT is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of MOAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAS | Masco Corp | 2.9% | |
| 2 | ABNB | Airbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | 2.6% | |
| 3 | BF-B | Brown-Forman Corp Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg | 2.6% | |
| 4 | KVUE | Kenvue Inc | 2.6% | |
| 5 | BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 2.5% | |
| 6 | PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2.5% | |
| 7 | DHR | Danaher Corp | 2.4% | |
| 8 | ZBH | Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc | 2.4% | |
| 9 | MDLZ | Mondelez International Inc Class A | 2.4% | |
| 10 | SCHW | Charles Schwab Corp | 2.4% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in MOAT?
There are three common ways to get MOAT exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of MOAT directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so MOAT sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. MOAT trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is MOAT a good buy?
Whether MOAT is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks a broad US large-cap equity index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is MOAT a buy?
The bottom line on MOAT
MOAT gives you a broad US large-cap equity index exposure in one ticker at a 0.46% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on MOAT
Whether MOAT is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is MOAT a buy?
MOAT yields 1.35% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see MOAT dividend: yield and schedule.
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FAQ
What is MOAT's ticker symbol?
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MOAT, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. Issued by VanEck; tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is MOAT's expense ratio?
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0.46% as of August 2026.
What are MOAT's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: MAS, ABNB, BF-B, KVUE, BMY and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in MOAT through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. MOAT can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare MOAT to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. MOAT's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against VanEck's fund page or your broker before investing.